Stratford
Library
Stratford Library can be found at
3 The Grove, Stratford E15 1EL.
Map showing the location of Stratford
Library.
Stratford Library is the borough's flagship purpose built library
providing access to a world of books, information resources and
communication technology.
There is something for everyone whether you want books for
children, graphic novels or old favourites such as crime fiction,
biographies and romance.
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 8pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Contact:
Telephone: 020 3373 0826
Archives and Local Studies: 020 3373 6881
Accessibility: Access for disabled people, toilet
for wheelchair users and a lift to the first floor.
Public Transport:
Bus Routes - 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276,
308, 473, D8, S2
Tube Station - Stratford
British Rail - Stratford, Maryland
Docklands Light Railway - Stratford
Services at Stratford Library:
- Fiction, non-fiction and focus collection books
- Books in English and community languages
- DVDs and music
- Audiobooks
- Playaways
- Learn English collection
- Large print books
- Skills for life materials
- Self-service facilities (issue, return and renew library items
yourself)
- Book drop (return library items outside of opening hours)
- Children's library
- Homework area
- Teen zone
- Graphic novels
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free internet access
- Self service kiosks - access information about council
services
- Government, legal and public information
- Careers information
-
Archives and local studies
- Reference and information service
- Computer printing
- Photocopying
- ICT disability suite
- Induction loop
- Baby changing facilities
- Public toilets
- Meeting rooms for hire
- Community area
- Exchange group
Activities at Stratford Library
-
Reading for Pleasure and
Writing for Fun - two free ten week courses
led by professional tutors
-
Homework
Club - Mondays during
school term and half term from 4pm to 6pm for seven to 14 year
olds. Bring your homework along for support and advice
-
Adult Reading Group - Second Monday
of the month 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Explore the pleasure of reading in a
friendly environment
-
Storytelling
- Every Tuesday 11am to 12 noon and every Friday 11am to 12 noon.
Open to children under 5 with their parents/carers.
- Do It Online - Every Wednesday 2-4pm. Free
basic computer sessions for all people over 18. Advance booking
required at a library and a valid library card required before you
start the course.
- Chess Club - Every Thursday 5.30-7.30pm. Learn
to play chess for free. All levels of ability welcome. No bookings
necessary.